Tuesday, November 24, 2009

This week's Daily Style posts will be considerably more casual... because I'm on Vacation!

Shirt: Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue via thrift (3.00)

Skirt: American Apparel via thrift (8.00)

Shoes: hand-me-down Dexter's from Adria (free)

Bag: Vintage Dooney & Bourke via Thrift (7.00)

Belt: Vintage via gift from Mom

Scarf: Thrift (.50)

Tights: TjMaxx (4.99)

First off, I'm gonna nip this right in the bud: Yes, that is a pot leaf on my belt. This belt has been mine since the seventh grade when my mom and I discovered it at an antique shop. I was super interested (read: obsessed) with the late 60's and hippie culture (I still own many of my mother's hand-made dresses from that time in history) when I was younger, so this belt fit the bill with it's hand-tooled leather, brass, and vague drug reference. It may not be everyones cup of tea, but you have to admit: it's pretty awesome.

My shirt is something I found last week when I was in Maine for work (I love worn in flannel), fitting because I drove back to Maine today! I'm now at my mom's house for the week, and I'm so happy to be here! This week is not only a small reprieve from my normal schedule but also marks the near-end of my travel season for work! Yay, no more living out of suitcases! I have to say I am looking forward to that last part the most, I have really felt like a one trick pony the last few weeks with my outfits! I can't wait to re-discover my closet!

This afternoon I met up with my brother for coffee, and he was nice enough to take some pictures of me at the scenic train station in town (thanks, John!). In return I took a picture of him:

A lot of style bloggers have occasional guest appearances by members of their family, friends, etc. Your brother is my favorite. Hands down. I adore your outfit, and the train station photo is just stunning. Enjoy your week off!

i love how you incorporate scarves into your look 1,000 different ways...i'm def. taking notes over here! and that photo of your brother is hilarious...that's how we should all do our outfit shots from now on? could you imagine? so funny.

I love the colors of this look! And your belt? Pretty great! I love the story behind it too....I have always been a bit obsessed with hippie ideals and culture as well, so I can definitely appreciate a quality piece of hippie vintage!

you know, i had a belt just like that in college that i LOVED, and i have no idea what happened to it! you would think i'd never lose track of something like that, but i guess it got lost in the shuffle of moving a million times. oh well, i love the outfit and the color combo--yay mustard!

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